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Maria Priolo

Maria Priolo

Luxembourg

Summary

Highly motivated and professional Treasurer/Financial Director with a solid background and multiple years of finance experience. Possessing independent judgment, I can think creatively and work effectively. Exceptional skill in analyzing proposals and examining their financial consequences. Eager to contribute skills and experience to the management team, driving the company's future growth. Knowledgeable Treasurer/Finance professional with a proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that foster organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects, resulting in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Strong leadership and communication skills enable creation of collaborative environments and delivery of impactful results.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Director-Assistant Treasurer and Board Member

ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
11.2016 - Current
  • Financial Risks Management
  • Asset Management
  • Corporate Management-strategic recommendation to top management for Financing, Investment, debt, and new projects
  • Manage currency and interest rate exposures at the Group level
  • Counterparty credit risk Management
  • In-House Bank (Cash/Liquidity Management, MLN, FX, IC loans, External loans, TMS, Global Cash Pooling)
  • Banking Relationships
  • Payment factory
  • Accounts receivable Factoring
  • Invoice discounting/Supply Chain Financing/Equipment Financing
  • Intercompany loans management
  • Oversee global preparation of Cash Flow Forecast, plan for funding requirements
  • Contribute to overall treasury process improvement & implementation of new modules in the treasury system
  • Monitor Treasury reporting
  • Credit Lines definition and setup
  • Capitalization Entities
  • Dividend Planning
  • Tax and Legal alignment concerning Treasury activities
  • Transfer Pricing Analysis
  • IPO active participation
  • Business Plan/Budgeting & Variance analysis
  • Reporting (Covenants reporting to banks and institutions)
  • Treasury Committee activities-reporting monthly
  • Quarterly Treasury Activities, P&L split and Reserves reporting to Executive Board
  • Treasury Accounting
  • Tax, legal and Accounting alignment
  • Procedures
  • Audit reference
  • Adhoc projects

Global Director Treasury & Credit Risk & Board

PHILIPS INVESTMENT SERVICES-COMPANY
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • Global Credit Risk @ KP NV
  • Global Credit Risk Policy & guidance to businesses to implement Local Credit Risk Policy
  • Credit Risk Appetite Framework definition & development
  • Philips Capital Credit Risk Policy
  • Philips Capital Credit Risk Scoring tool creation
  • Treasury @ Philips Investment Services
  • Cash and Liquidity management
  • Intercompany loans management
  • Compliance with European and US regulations
  • Income on intercompany financing activities reporting
  • Corporate Finance @ KP NV
  • Capital Structure of new division
  • Divisions Financial Head rooms reporting

Director of Treasury & Board Member

Q-PARK FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2011 - 02.2014
  • Financial Risks Management
  • Execution FX and Interest rate derivatives contracts
  • ISDA Agreements set up
  • EMIR implementation
  • Cash/Liquidity Management
  • Oversee European preparation of Cash Flow Forecast, plan for funding requirements
  • Acting as in-house bank for all European entities
  • Corporate Finance
  • Acquisition due diligence and Integration
  • Budgeting
  • Business Plan5 years
  • Reporting
  • Quarterly Treasury Activities, P&L split and Reserves reporting to the Executive Board
  • Consulting to Executive Board
  • Ad Hoc Projects (Propco & Opco, Interest rate strategy, Foreign exchange strategy, SEPA, EMIR, Financing, Debt Capital Markets, Investors search, Basel, COSO)

Treasurer EMEA

AVNET FINANCIAL SERVICES
05.2008 - 02.2011
  • FX & Interest Rate Exposure
  • Develops, recommends & implement hedging recommendations and strategies
  • Ensure contracts are properly executed, recorded and documented in line with FAS133 and IAS requirements
  • Cash Management
  • Ensure compliance on all banking facilities
  • Inter-company Loans/Deposit management
  • Manage notional cash pooling structures
  • Credit
  • Deliver Trade finance and cross-border financing (receivables &inventory financing) solutions to business

Treasury Manager EMEA

NEWELL RUBBERMAID CORPORATE SERVICES
07.2002 - 11.2004
  • Managed liquidity, optimizing asset allocation with proactive strategies.
  • Improved bank relationships, negotiating favorable terms for credit facilities.
  • Oversaw treasury functions to support long-term financial stability.
  • Improved accuracy in financial reporting with comprehensive analysis of data.
  • Enhanced financial planning by forecasting cash requirements and aligning budgets.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating financial risks.
  • Developed internal controls to streamline treasury operations and reduce errors.
  • Improved cross-departmental collaboration for enhanced financial decision-making.
  • Managed foreign exchange transactions, hedging risks effectively.
  • Optimized working capital with efficient cash management practices.
  • Facilitated treasury audits, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  • Led treasury projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
  • Contributed to annual budgeting processes by providing accurate projections of interest income, expenses, and capital expenditures related to treasury operations.
  • Developed strong relationships with banking partners for improved service levels and competitive pricing negotiations.
  • Reduced bank fees by negotiating favorable banking terms and services agreements with multiple financial institutions.
  • Developed a highly skilled and motivated treasury team through regular training, professional development opportunities, and performance feedback sessions.
  • Maintained adequate liquidity levels through proactive cash management techniques including borrowing under credit facilities or investing surplus funds in short-term instruments when appropriate.

Treasury Business Risk Advisor Global

LEVI STRAUSS & CO EUROPE SA
04.2000 - 07.2002
  • Implemented Global Cash Flow Forecast
  • Increased operational efficiency by streamlining risk assessment processes.
  • Strengthened organizational policies, incorporating comprehensive risk analysis.
  • Reduced company risk exposure by implementing effective risk management strategies and policies.
  • Built contingency plans to successfully handle financial emergencies.
  • Foreign exchange and Interest rate exposures management
  • Securitization
  • Facilities set up with banks
  • Banking relationship

European Treasury Group Leader

THOMAS & BETTS EUROPEAN CENTER
06.1997 - 03.2000
  • EMEA Treasury department set up
  • Arranged EMEA financing and negotiated facilities with banks plus covenants reporting
  • EMEA cash forecasting
  • EMEA cash pooling
  • EMEA foreign exchange exposures
  • Managed complex projects to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and deadlines.
  • EMEA payment factory implementation
  • Alignments with Tax and Legal related to Treasury activities

Treasury Analyst

ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL NV
10.1994 - 06.1997
  • Presented forecasting and financial reports
  • Facilitated effective communication between finance professionals throughout the company by creating clear documentation related to treasury workflows and best practices.
  • Collaborated with internal departments for accurate cash flow forecasting, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Supported cash management initiatives by maintaining bank account structures and overseeing bank account administration tasks.
  • Participated in cross-functional projects to drive improvements in working capital efficiency across the organization.
  • Assisted with the development of annual budgets, providing key insights into cash flow projections and capital allocation decisions.
  • Managed daily liquidity needs by monitoring cash positions and executing necessary transactions.
  • Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
  • Payment factory management
  • Trade Finance tools issuance
  • Banking documentation
  • Audit reference

Treasury Administrative

SUMITOMO BANK
06.1990 - 09.1994

Back office and Middle office activities

Education

Applied Economics Degree -

ICHEC
01.1995

Commercial Management Degree - undefined

ICHEC
01.1993

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Motivational
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Risk Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Microsoft Package
  • SAP
  • TMS
  • FX Platforms

LANGUAGES

English-very good
Italian-good
French-native
Dutch-good
Spanish-low
Luxemburgish-low

Hobbies and Interests

Learning languages, Photography, Art, Travel, Read, Walking

Timeline

Director-Assistant Treasurer and Board Member - ORTHO CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
11.2016 - Current
Global Director Treasury & Credit Risk & Board - PHILIPS INVESTMENT SERVICES-COMPANY
03.2014 - 03.2016
Director of Treasury & Board Member - Q-PARK FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2011 - 02.2014
Treasurer EMEA - AVNET FINANCIAL SERVICES
05.2008 - 02.2011
Treasury Manager EMEA - NEWELL RUBBERMAID CORPORATE SERVICES
07.2002 - 11.2004
Treasury Business Risk Advisor Global - LEVI STRAUSS & CO EUROPE SA
04.2000 - 07.2002
European Treasury Group Leader - THOMAS & BETTS EUROPEAN CENTER
06.1997 - 03.2000
Treasury Analyst - ANIXTER INTERNATIONAL NV
10.1994 - 06.1997
Treasury Administrative - SUMITOMO BANK
06.1990 - 09.1994
ICHEC - Commercial Management Degree,
ICHEC - Applied Economics Degree,
Maria Priolo